FAQ-000235 - CSRF and DML Security Issues / Security Review and Documentation

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How can I resolve persistent CSRF vulnerabilities that aren't clearly explained in review reports?
Answer
To resolve persistent CSRF vulnerabilities that aren't clearly explained in review reports, follow these steps: 1. **Avoid Automatic DML Operations**: Ensure that DML operations are not executed automatically on page load. Require user interaction, like a button click, before initiating any DML operations. 2. **Enable CSRF Protection**: Use the "Requires CSRF protection on GET request" attribute to prevent execution without a CSRF token. 3. **Use Random Tokens**: Implement a completely random CSRF token, include it in custom headers, and validate it server-side to ensure authenticity. 4. **Update and Test Code**: Update your code with proper CSRF mitigation measures and rerun security scans to verify the fixes. 5. **Document False Positives**: If flagged issues are false positives, provide detailed explanations and include them in your security review package. 6. **Seek Additional Guidance**: If the issue persists, schedule a technical office hours appointment or raise a support case through the AppExchange Partner Console for further clarification. These steps should help you address and resolve the vulnerabilities effectively.

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Question
How can I resolve persistent CSRF vulnerabilities that aren't clearly explained in review reports?
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To resolve persistent CSRF vulnerabilities that aren't clearly explained in review reports, follow these steps: 1. **Avoid Automatic DML Operations**: Ensure that DML operations aren't executed automatically on page load. Require user interaction, like a button click, before initiating any DML operations. 2. **Enable CSRF Protection**: Use the "Requires CSRF protection on GET request" attribute to prevent execution without a CSRF token. 3. **Use Random Tokens**: Implement a completely random CSRF token, include it in custom headers, and validate it server-side to ensure authenticity. 4. **Update and Test Code**: Update your code with proper CSRF mitigation measures and rerun security scans to verify the fixes. 5. **Document False Positives**: If flagged issues are false positives, provide detailed explanations and include them in your security review package. 6. **Get Additional Help**: If the issue persists, schedule a technical office hours appointment or raise a support case through the AppExchange Partner Console for further clarification. These steps should help you address and resolve the vulnerabilities effectively.
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The FAQ content is technically sound and comprehensive. I made minor improvements to enhance clarity and conversational tone while preserving all existing points and information structure: 1. Changed "Seek Additional Guidance" to "Get Additional Help" for more conversational language 2. Changed "Ensure that DML operations are not executed" to "Ensure that DML operations aren't executed" using contractions for better conversational flow No outdated content was detected - the technical advice remains current and accurate. Regarding security rules selected: - **ApexCSRF**: This rule directly relates to the FAQ's core topic of resolving CSRF vulnerabilities in Apex code. The FAQ specifically addresses CSRF protection mechanisms, random tokens, and preventing automatic DML operations - all of which are exactly what the ApexCSRF rule is designed to detect and prevent. - **VfCsrf**: This rule applies to CSRF vulnerabilities in Visualforce pages. The FAQ's discussion of "Requires CSRF protection on GET request" attribute and general CSRF mitigation strategies directly corresponds to what the VfCsrf rule addresses in Visualforce contexts.
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